A contract extension with Fabrice Hartmann has been finalized, and the winger has signed a long-term deal. Sporting director Marian Unger said that Hartmann is a very interesting player who can decide games. Unger added that his development over the past years has been more than positive and that they still see further potential in him.

Marian Unger has stated that a contract extension for Fabrice Hartmann would align with their chosen path and that the matter will also be resolved. Unger added that it is possible that Hartmann will also be on the pitch at the start of training.

Schröder stated that they definitely want to extend with Max Kulke and Fabrice Hartmann and that he hopes they can announce a completion soon. Hartmann, a 25-year-old German right winger, joined Hallescher FC in September 2024 and his current contract is set to expire on 30/06/2026. During the 2025/2026 season in the Regionalliga Northeast, he made 21 appearances, scoring 4 goals and providing 5 assists. The former Germany U19 international has a current Transfermarkt market value of €150k.